leading by example

LEADING BY EXAMPLE; becoming the leader you want others to follow.

PRESENTED

BY

SCOTT ODIGIE

INTRODUCTION

What comes to our minds when we hear the word leader? For most of

us, it is the picture of someone who occupies a position, especially in

government.

In terms of natural resources, Africa is the world's richest continent. It has 50% of the

world's gold, most of the world's diamonds and chromium, 90% of

the cobalt, 40% of the world's potential hydroelectric power,

65% of the manganese, millions of acres of untilled farmland, as well as other natural resources. Despite its natural wealth, Africa

is home to the world's most impoverished and abused

people. African leaders are quick to blame the legacy of

colonialism, others accuse its neo-colonial dimension, and some others pose culture,

climate and bio-geographic factors as the explanation to

the ?why? of the African problems.

CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP

Leadership is all about influence; it is helping others to achieve great goals or find

significance.


Leadership is not by acquisition (of power,

position and money), but by entrustment.


Leadership is not by coercion, negotiation

but by inspiration.


Leadership is not necessarily the number of followers, but leading in your own sphere

of capacity.


Leadership begins when your life becomes a challenge to others.

FALSE IDEOLOGY WHY WE DON’T LEAD BY EXAMPLE?

1. The African-Nigerian concept or definition

of leadership

-Leadership is synonymous to superiority. -Only few are born leaders. -Leadership is what we do.


2. Personal insecurity. This describes low self-esteem; not

finding personal fulfillment from within. Defining oneself by the

position you occupy.


3. Inadequate apprenticeship spirit. many are leaders by circumstances and not from

experience.

HOW TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE?

1. Don’t look for what or who to blame for your

failures-take responsibility!


2. Give accurate representation to the “led.”

Be a person of integrity.


3. Take calculated risks that demonstrate commitment to

a larger purpose for the benefit of the people.


4. Listen, ask questions and Seek

to understand.


5. Live by principles and uphold core

values.

WHY WE MUST LEAD BY EXAMPLE?

1. It creates a picture of possibility .People can look at you and say, "Well, if he can do it, I can do it." When you lead by example, you make

it easy for others to follow you.


2. It brings about economic and political

development.


3. Paradigm shift.


4. It raises the ethical and moral standards

in the society.

CONCLUSION

Leadership is all about influence. Thank you

for listening.

leading by example

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